As per the feedback from http://cgexpanse.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1866&start=15&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= , furnishing the updated version

After getting positive feedback from the members of www.cgexpanse.com, modified the original "Chess Pieces" visual and now posting the new one for you to enjoy.

Rendered using Splutterfish Brazil r/s. Conventional Mesh Modeling with Two Brazil Lights and Environmental HDRI

Inspired from "Geek Speak" of Spider Mag Feb 05. Simple Mesh with HDRI setup. Post Effects using Effects in Max. BG extracted from a Probe HDRI.

Drafted 2D Shapes using Autodesk AutoCAD and then importing them to Discreet 3DSMAX 5.1 for making the model. Rendered using Brazil r/s v.1.2.21. Chrome metal has glossy finish and thats why its not reflecting like a mirror.

Modeled in 3DSMax 5, taking referece from the Volkswagon website, Rendered using Brazil r/s v1.2

The game of Chess clearly depicts this proverb, mentioned in the title. Modeled in 3DSMAX 5.1, Shaders and Rendering Systems Brazil r/s v1.05

Modeled in 3DSMax 5, taking referece from the Volkswagon website, Rendered using Brazil r/s v1.2

Mesh Modeling in 3DSMax 5.1, Took about 2 weeks, Rendered in Brazil r/s 1.05. Featured in Ballistic Publishing Elemental2, The World's Best Autodesk Digital Art, in Product Visualization Category.(http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/books/elemental2/page_gallery/index.php?page=5) Please See http://www.asifsiddiqui.net/artwork/nike_elemen.htm for High resolution image.

Used DOSCH's 3D Car Collection Smart Passion Car Model, Used 3Dsmax 5.1 + Brazil r/s 1.2 for output